45 - Humility and Growth: Lessons from a Third-Generation Family Business Leader

Ed Delia

Published on: 17/09/2025

In this episode of "Growing Up B2B," host Ed Delia interviews Joey Gamer, Director of Strategic Growth and a third-generation leader at Gamer Packaging Inc. Joey shares insights on joining the family business, working alongside his mother, brother, and cousin, and balancing tradition with innovation. He discusses the company’s growth, focus on personalized service, and adapting to industry trends like canned beverages and cannabis packaging. Joey emphasizes humility, collaboration, and the importance of adding value, while also reflecting on leadership transitions and the future role of technology.

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44 - From Kitchen Counter to Corporate Strategy: A Family Legacy in Refractories

$44 - From Kitchen Counter to Corporate Strategy: A Family Legacy in Refractories$ Ed Delia

Published on: 15/09/2025

In this episode of "Growing Up B2B," host Ed Delia interviews Dianne Detwiler, Product Manager & Ceramic Engineer at FRC Global. Dianne shares her journey from early exposure to her father's international business trips, through her education and career at Corning, to joining the family business alongside her sisters. The conversation explores FRC Global’s growth, leadership transition, family dynamics, and the company’s evolution into a global supplier.

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